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Colleges / University of Dayton

University of Dayton

Dayton, OH 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate81%
Acceptance Rate81%

About University of Dayton

University of Dayton is a private, religious college in the suburb of Dayton, Ohio. University of Dayton was founded in 1850. The college currently enrolls around 11,971 students a year, including 8,637 undergrads.

University of Dayton Acceptance Rate 2022

It is moderately difficult to get into University of Dayton. The acceptance rate at University of Dayton is 81%. In 2022, 13,919 out of 17,260 total applicants were accepted.

University of Dayton Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 81%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate 92%
Average GPA 3.8
Test Optional Yes
Applicants Submitting ACT scores 92%
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 13%

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University of Dayton is locatedin the town of Dayton, Ohio, in the city of Cincinnati.

If you would like to see University of Dayton for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 75 to Dayton, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Dayton International.

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College Info

300 College Park Dayton, OH 45469

Campus Setting: Suburban

University of Dayton Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Feb 1

Transfer Applications are Due

Aug 28

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to University of Dayton is Feb 1.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to University of Dayton is Aug 28.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

University of Dayton is a member of the Coalition for College.

More than an application, the Coalition provides free tools and resources to help students through the college admissions process, beginning as early as 9th grade.

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University of Dayton ACT Scores

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ACT Range

22 - 29

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

ACT Score

Estimated Chance

29 and Above

Good

22 to 29

Avg

22 and Less

Low

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ACT Scores Needed to Get Accepted

The median ACT score of an admitted student to University of Dayton is 25. Students with an ACT score of 29 and above have a good chance of getting into University of Dayton. Students with an ACT score that falls between 22 and 29 have an average chance of getting admitted, and students with an ACT score of 22 or below have a low chance of being offered admission.

University of Dayton SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

1130 - 1350

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Math SAT Range

560 - 670

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Reading SAT Range

570 - 660

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

SAT Score

Estimated Chance

1350 and Above

Good

1130 to 1350

Avg

1130 and Less

Low

SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted

The median SAT score for University of Dayton students is 1134. Applicants with SAT scores of 1350 and above have a good chance of being admitted to University of Dayton, while applicants with SAT scores between 1130 to 1350 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1130 have a low chance of being offered a spot at University of Dayton.

University of Dayton Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$59,150

In State

$59,150

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$44,100
$44,100
Fees
Unknown
Unknown
Housing
$14,050
$14,050
Books
$1,000
$1,000

Student Life

Wondering what life at University of Dayton is like? There are approximately 11,971 students enrolled at University of Dayton, including 8,637 undergraduate students and 3,334 graduate students. 96% percent of students attend school full-time, 54% percent are from OH and 46% percent of students are from other states.

96%

Full Time

4%

Part Time

54%

In State

46%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

11,971

Campus Setting

Suburban

Acceptance Rate

81%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$44,100

Out-of-State

$44,100

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Feb 1
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